Installing Night Sights on a Glock

[gregr]

I will shortly receive 2 sets of Meprolight night sights for my Glock 21, and 30. Are they difficult to install? I do not have a sight pusher, but believe maybe I could tap the front sight in place with a brass rod. Any thoughts?

 

[target64]

If you do not care about the finish, swing away. I have seen sight pushers break during an install. So good luck with your project.

 

[Indy-Mike]

You don't tap out the fron sight, it takes a 3/16 thin walled nut driver to remove, the rear sight, can be tapped out, but you better off with a sight pusher.

 

[gregr]

I stand corrected. Obviously, I meant the rear sight. Thank you for pointing out my misstep.

You don't tap out the fron sight, it takes a 3/16 thin walled nut driver to remove, the rear sight, can be tapped out, but you better off with a sight pusher.

 

[USMC-Johnson]

The easiest way to remove the stock plastic rear sight is a hammer and a punch (carefully...shouldnt really need said but...carefully). Depending on the manufacturer of the sights you purchased will determine the need for a sight pusher.

 

[Gluemanz28]

If you are going to be installing your own night sights then I suggest a pusher.

Otherwise I would just take it to a a smith. Most gun shops have a pusher and will install them for a very reasonable rate considering the cost of a good pusher.

I have the XL universal Handgun Sight tool from Fisher Solutions. Fisher Solutions - Home - El Cajon, CA

It is a great tool that has been used on Glocks, S&W Shield (Shield's are a pain to remove) and 1911's

 

[longbarrel]

Have used a nylon punch and brass hammer, but a pusher seems to be a lot easier.